Jim, This is all very interesting. But what we really want to know is: what are his *personal* habits? Does he wipe the rim of the toilet bowl? Does he leave his dirty dishes in the sink? Does he iron his dollar bills before going out on a date? ;-) >Michael Perelman calls for my two kopeks on Krugman, my old >college roomie. I hate to repeat myself, but I'll simply respond >to (and agree with) what Max Sawicky said: >> He is particularly >vociferous when someone with some stature takes a position he >doesn't like. Then he starts nattering about credentials or >professional competence. Those equally ignorant or without >credentials, however, who advance positions of which he approves >don't get the same treatment.<< Regards, Tom Walker, [EMAIL PROTECTED], (604) 669-3286 The TimeWork Web: http://mindlink.net/knowware/worksite.htm